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CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH77
Title
Hurricane Aftermath
Date(s)
- 1954 (Creation)
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Photograph
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Municipality : West Gwillimbury
Community : Holland Marsh
Lot : 8
Concession : 3
Description : This photo is taken from west of Hwy. 400 after Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954). Debris is shown piled up along Hwy. 400, which is on the far side of the hydro poles. The top of a long pile of bagged onions can be seen in the foreground. Note: onions were not used as sandbags.
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English
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20 x13 inches, mounted on foamboard